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Mukerau Beach Surf Forecast
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Mukerau Beach surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Monday 20 Apr 2026 NZSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Mukerau Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Mukerau Beach sea temperature is
19.5° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Mukerau Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Mukerau Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 21) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.5m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Mukerau Beach in the next 16 days are 4.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 22) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Friday (Apr 24) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Tue 21st Apr) | 10ft (3.0m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Tue 21st Apr) | 10ft (3.0m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Wed 22nd Apr) | 13ft (4.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mukerau Beach over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue morning, min 12°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue morning, fresh winds from the SSE by Wed morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri morning, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Mon 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | |||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 15 | ||
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 5191 | 3123 | 1505 | 1452 | 3875 | 3865 | 2719 | 1048 | 678 | 430 | 246 | 560 | 395 | 459 | 304 | 274 | 695 | 428 | 241 | 220 | 686 | ||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | glass | cross- off | off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | off | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 11:42PM 3.65 | 12:05PM 3.44 | 12:34AM 3.47 | 1:03PM 3.22 | 1:35AM 3.26 | 2:14PM 3.02 | 2:49AM 3.09 | 3:29PM 2.90 | 4:07AM 3.01 | 4:41PM 2.87 | 5:19AM 3.03 | 5:48PM 2.91 | 6:20AM 3.10 | ||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 5:33PM 0.28 | 6:01AM 0.45 | 6:23PM 0.51 | 6:57AM 0.68 | 7:18PM 0.75 | 8:01AM 0.89 | 8:22PM 0.97 | 9:11AM 1.02 | 9:37PM 1.09 | 10:25AM 1.05 | 10:54PM 1.09 | 11:37AM 0.98 | 12:04AM 0.98 | ||||||||||
Mon 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 7:00 | ||
| Sunset | 5:57 | - | - | 5:55 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:53 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:51 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | ||
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Rain (mm) | 4 | - | - | - | 1 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| Temp. °C | 16 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 18 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 14 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 16 | ||
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Information about the Mukerau Beach Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Mukerau Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Mukerau Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Mukerau Beach surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Mukerau Beach) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Mukerau Beach may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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